Man accused of robbing taxicab allegedly left area in another cab

Wednesday

Nov 14, 2012 at 6:00 AMNov 15, 2012 at 12:37 AM

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A city man was arrested after police said he robbed a taxicab at gunpoint early this morning.

Issah Moore, 22, of 701 Main St., was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery, use of a firearm in a felony, resisting arrest, carrying a dangerous weapon, disturbing the peace, disorderly behavior, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a firearm and ammunition without a firearm identification card.

Police said Mr. Moore robbed a Yellow Cab driver in the area of 27 Hawley St. around 12:45 a.m.

Shortly after the robbery, police spotted a man fitting the robber's description getting into a Red Cab near 27 Austin St. They followed the cab, and said Mr. Moore jumped out near the corner of Pleasant and West streets. Police caught him after a brief foot chase and arrested him on the robbery charges.